Pellet storage help from the FWH Pros

We need your help. We have a lot of customers that are new pellet stove owners. They're hesitant to buy their pellet fuel early because they don't think they have enough room to store them. I could snip some pics from Google or link back to a thread that I came across on the "other" site, but I'd prefer to send them here for professional advice.
So I'm looking for pics of creative ways to store a few or more tons of pellets. I promise not to steal your pics for our site or ads (unless you want us to). We'll just link back to this thread so our customers can see how it's done.
Admin, if this isn't okay let me know and I'll pull it. Thanks.

 

I'll post pic of my shed and garage tomorrow. There's always room to stash pellets!

 

Thanks J. That's what I was looking for. I thought I had looked everywhere but didn't see that forum.

 

This is what I used to store the "excess" pellets in my last house....was originally built for cordwood:

 

Here is what I use. It is a 7x7 Rubbermaid shed. Can be had for $600ish. Stores my four tons all year round without issue. Rain or snow.

 

I have the exact same shed (it was here when I moved in last summer). I guessed it would hold about 4 tons, so if I eventually pull the trigger on a pellet eater, I'm all set for storage.

 

I can never find that photo collection page either! We need a header or a sticky link to it. There probably is one and I'm just not seeing it

This may not be much of a tip, but here goes. I store my pellets in the basement. It's large and unfinished. When I'm building the stash, I stack the pellets 17 rows high on each pallet. If you have enough floor space for 4 adjacent pallets (let's say 10 x 10 feet, leaving a little breathing room between the pallets) and a tall enough ceiling, this lets you get almost 7 full tons of product in an area that only uses the floor space of 4 pallets. This assumes you are willing and able to fully unload and re-stack all of your pellets, which I do (have to due to the walk out basement storage). It goes much more easily and quickly than you would think.

 

Also, take a look at the pictures Gasifier posted here:

http://firewoodhoardersclub.com/forums/threads/four-ton-work-out.7544/

 

You must be a lot taller than me.

 

Ahh,,,,,,So you're the one that bought all the Minute Man's in Putnum

 

This was on the Harman web site, I never thought of carbon monoxide poisoning from storing wood pellets...?
The best place to store pellets is indoors, such as in a garage or basement. The area should be free from moisture and humidity, and should not be susceptible to flooding. It’s best to store the bags off the floor on pallets or cardboard slips.
• If you don’t have an indoor storage area, the next best thing is a shelter or shed that stays dry. In this environment, it’s especially important to stack the bags on pallets off the ground. While stacking, inspect the bags for any holes and repair them with duct tape or another water-proof tape. To further protect the fuel from water, cover the stack of bags with a tarp and securely fasten it.
• Because we burn pellets inside our homes, it’s important to keep them as clean as possible. Be sure to protect your pellets from dust and other contaminants.
• Avoid storing pellets in areas with direct sunlight, even if inside your home.
• Keep in mind that stored bags of pellets can release carbon monoxide gas (CO), especially when stored in warm environments. Make sure your storage area is well ventilated, install a CO detector, and be aware of symptoms of CO poisoning.

 

so, when the seasons change to fall, or winter, these same customers have more room to store pellets? Is there miraculously more room during the burning months?

We sell pellets as well, and also try to induce people to buy early. Our issue is that if everyone were to buy in the late summer to fall, we simply cannot deliver in a timely fashion. Not because we don't have the pellets, but because you can only deliver so many per day, and if everyone waits till "that time", well, delivery times tend to get extended. Our file right now is well into July as it is for delivery, and I have the pellets right now!

I think what really happening is more the customer not even wanting the think of restocking those darn pellets after the winter we just had, AND they don't want to be looking at them all summer long! A certain percentage holds off because they think there will be some sort of price reduction if only they hold off buying, and some folks just simply don't have the funds and have to save up.

meh.....just my 2 cents!

 

I agree 4 pallets 15 rows high gives you 6 tons in under 64 sq ft (less than 8 x 8)That is how i store them in my unfinished section of the basement.

 

exactly how I store them as well!

 

I'm vertically challenged also 12 for me too